Following a section of the Great North Walk, this popular walk is well signposted and maintained. There are good views of the Lane Cove River as the track passes along the side of the ridge to the north. In several sections the track goes down to smaller creeks (some of which are polluted). Watch these creeks after rain as the boulders and small bridges can become quite slippery. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
start of trail. | Photo by admin, 2007.Track at end of Kissing Point Rd. | Photo by admin, 2007.service trail winding under powerlines. | Photo by admin, 2008.Some Nice rock formations. | Photo by admin, 2008.winding up and along lane cove valley. | Photo by admin, 2008.Small Weir. | Photo by admin, 2008.Close in forest section. | Photo by admin, 2008.small sections of rough terrain. | Photo by admin, 2008.winding below powerlines. | Photo by admin, 2008.looking up creek. | Photo by admin, 2008.Sewage access point. | Photo by admin, 2008.signpost opposite Lady Game drive. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Getting started From the end of Kissing Point Rd, the track heads down the asphalt management trail. The track heads down the hill passing several houses and comes to an intersection with a track going off to the left at the 'Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley' sign.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 370 m turn left.
After another 110 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (15 m on your right).
Continue straight.
After another 305 m come to the viewpoint (170 m on your right).
After another 500 m veer right.
After another 50 m turn right.
After another 305 m continue straight.
After another 40 m veer left.
After another 125 m cross the ford.
After another 10 m turn right.
After another 35 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (8 m on your left).
After another 165 m continue straight.
After another 480 m veer left.
After another 140 m continue straight.
After another 25 m turn right.
After another 80 m continue straight.
After another 460 m veer left.
After another 35 m veer right.
After another 80 m cross the ford.
After another 500 m continue straight.
After another 20 m turn right.
After another 30 m pass the sign (6 m on your right).
After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
After another 70 m turn left.
After another 30 m pass the sign (6 m on your right).
After another 240 m come to the viewpoint (110 m on your right).
After another 50 m come to a gate.
The end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Kissing Point Rd to De Burghs Bridge
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
4.3 km
Time
1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Bushwalk
1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min
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After another 110 m pass the "Walking and Service Trails in the Lane Cove Valley" (15 m on your right).
After another 305 m come to the viewpoint (170 m on your right).
After another 125 m cross the ford.
After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
After another 50 m come to a gate.
